Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 manual

BRIM-T6 USER’S GUIDE[...]

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i NO TICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes ha ve been made. The hardware, firmware, or softw are described in this manual is subject to change w[...]

NO TICE ii FCC NO TICE This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this de vice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference recei ved, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NO TE: This equipment has been tested and found [...]

NO TICE iii PR OGRAM LICENSE A GREEMENT IMPOR T ANT : Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user , and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the “Program”) contained i[...]

NO TICE iv EXCLUSION OF W ARRANTY & DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY 1. EXCLUSION OF W ARRANTY . Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron makes no warranty , expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including Its documentation and media). CABLETR ON DISCLAIMS ALL W ARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED T O Y OU BY C[...]

v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 USING THIS MANU AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 1.2 INTRODUCING THE BRIM-T6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.3 BRIM SPECIFICA TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1.4 RELA TED DOCUMENT A TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1[...]

CONTENTS vi APPENDIX B MEDIA SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQUIREMENTS B.1 FIBER OPTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 B.2 SHIELDED TWISTED P AIR (STP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 B.3 UNSHIELDED TWISTED P AIR (UTP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3[...]

1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the BRIM-T6 USER’S GUIDE . This manual describes BRIM-T6 features, installation instructions, and operating procedures. It is intended for all users of the BRIM-T6. 1.1 USING THIS MANU AL If you are unfamiliar with Cabletron Systems’ netw orking products, please read this manual completely to gain an unde[...]

INTRODUCTION 1-2 1.2 INTRODUCING THE BRIM-T6 The BRIM-T6 (see Figure 1-1) is a SNMP-manageable daughterboard that provides a bridging and routing interf ace for a v ariety of Cabletron Systems’ Intel i960-based intelligent T oken Ring and Ethernet host de vices (for e xample, the MicroMMA C-T concentrator and the EMM-E6 management module). Figure[...]

INTRODUCTION 1-3 Jumper Selectab le Ring Speed The BRIM-T6 has a ring speed selection jumper on its component board that you can use to select operating ring speeds of either 4 or 16 megabits per second (4 or 16 Mbps). See Section 2.3 for instructions on setting the ring speed for the BRIM-T6. Bridge/Routing Protocols The BRIM-T6 provides Source Ro[...]

INTRODUCTION 1-4 1.3 BRIM SPECIFICA TIONS En vironment Storage temperature: - 30 ° to 90 ° C Operating temperature: 5 ° to 40 ° C Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Safety This unit meets the safety requirements of UL 1950 (without D3 de viations), CSA C22.2 No. 950, and EN60950. EMI This unit meets the EMI requirements of FCC Part 15[...]

INTRODUCTION 1-5 Networking Pub lications The Simple Book, An Intr oduction to Management of TCP/IP-based Internets, Marshall T . Rose, Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1991 Local Ar ea Networks, T oken Ring Access Method , IEEE Standard 802.5 (1989) 1.5 GETTING HELP If you need help using the BRIM-T6 or hav e an y questions, comments, or suggestions concernin[...]

INTRODUCTION 1-6[...]

2-1 CHAPTER 2 INST ALLA TION This chapter describes ho w to unpack, configure, and install the BRIM-T6. Because the operation of a BRIM-T6 requires a properly attached and configured T oken Ring Port Interface Module (TPIM), this chapter also includes TPIM configuration and installation instructions. CA UTION: Observe all pr ecautions against el[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-2 2.2.1 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a MIM T o install the BRIM-T6 into a Media Interface Module (MIM), refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 and follo w these steps: 1. Disconnect all cables from the MIM as necessary . Note all prior cable-to-port connections to ensure proper reconnection. 2. Remov e the MIM from the MMAC and place it[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-3 Figure 2-2. Installing the BRIM-T6 5. Insert the connector pins on the underside of the BRIM into the motherboard connector on the MIM by pressing do wn firmly on the rear section of the BRIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 6. Fasten the BRIM securely to the MIM motherboard with the cov erplate and sta[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-4 2.2.2 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a Standalone Device Standalone de vices hav e the same physical setup for BRIM installation as MIMs. So you can refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 when installing a BRIM-T6 into a standalone de vice. T o install a BRIM into a standalone de vice: 1. Po wer of f the device and remo ve its chassis c[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-5 The BRIM-T6 default ring speed setting is 16 Mbps. The other av ailable setting is 4 Mbps. T o configure the ring speed, refer to the settings illustrated in Figure 2-3 and follo w these steps: 1. Remov e the MIM from the MMAC; if the BRIM-T6 is installed in a standalone de vice, remov e the chassis cover from the de vice to pro[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-6 2.4 CONFIGURING AND INST ALLING TPIMs This section describes ho w to configure TPIMs and install them into the BRIM-T6. 2.4.1 Configuring TPIMs Cabletron TPIMs are shipped pre-configured to support Ring In/Ring Out (RI/R O) communications. For use in the BRIM-T6 as a bridge/routing interface, ho wev er , they must be reconfig[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-7 Figure 2-4. TPIM Configuration for Station Applications NO TE : If the switch locations on a TPIM do not match the example locations illustrated in Figur e 2-4, r efer to the TPIM Refer ence Card included with the TPIM. The TPIM Refer ence Car d outlines switch locations and settings. For additional help, call Cabletr on Systems[...]

INST ALLA TION 2-8 2.4.2 Installing TPIMs T o install a TPIM into the BRIM-T6, refer to Figure 2-5 and follo w these steps: 1. Slide the TPIM into the TPIM slots until the connector pins in the BRIM are fully inserted into the connector on the TPIM. 2. Fasten the mounting scre w to secure the TPIM in place. Figure 2-5. Installing a TPIM The BRIM-T6[...]

3-1 CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING T O THE NETW ORK This chapter describes ho w to connect the follo wing standard network cable types to the BRIM-T6: • Shielded T wisted Pair (STP) • Unshielded T wisted Pair (UTP) • Fiber Optic NO TE : Remember that the BRIM-T6 is designed and configur ed for connection to network concentrator Station ports only . 3.[...]

CONNECTING T O THE NETWORK 3-2 3.2 CONNECTING UTP SEGMENTS The TPIM-T2 pro vides an RJ45 interface for connecting UTP cable segments (see Appendix A for pinouts). T o connect a UTP segment to a TPIM-T2, insert the RJ45 connector into the RJ45 port as sho wn in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2. Connecting a UTP Segment 3.3 CONNECTING FIBER OPTIC SEGMENTS Both[...]

CONNECTING T O THE NETWORK 3-3 • Dust, dirt, and other contaminants on the ends of the connectors create data transmission problems. A void touching the ends of the connectors. If the ends become dirty , clean them with alcohol using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. T o connect a fiber optic segment to the TPIM-F2 /-F3, refer to Figure 3-3 and fo[...]

CONNECTING T O THE NETWORK 3-4[...]

4-1 CHAPTER 4 MONIT ORING AND TROUBLESHOO TING This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LED system to monitor the operation of the BRIM-T6. It also describes procedures for resolving problems you may encounter establishing a link to a network via the BRIM-T6 interface. 4.1 LANVIEW LEDS LANVIEW LEDs are Cabletron Systems’ built-in, visual di[...]

MONIT ORING AND TR OUBLESHOO TING 4-2 XMT (T ransmit) When flashing Green, XMT indicates that the BRIM-T6 is transmitting traf fic to the T oken Ring network. When solid Red , XMT indicates that the BRIM-T6 is disabled. When blinking Red , XMT indicates a speed fault condition, typically caused by a mismatch in ring speeds between the BRIM-T6 and[...]

MONIT ORING AND TR OUBLESHOO TING 4-3 4.2 CHECKING THE CONNECTION This section provides a checklist for troubleshooting netw ork connection problems. The LNK LED on the TPIM lights green when there is an established link between the BRIM-T6 and the de vice at the other end of the media connection. If, ho we ver , the LNK LED lights red or is not li[...]

MONIT ORING AND TR OUBLESHOO TING 4-4 • V erify that STP and UTP connectors (DB9 and RJ45) are pinned properly . For fiber , verify that the recei ve-to-transmit connection of strands between de vices is correct. • Check that the connection meets the dB loss limit and media specifications outlined in Appendix B. • Check that the BRIM-T6 por[...]

A-1 APPENDIX A TPIM SPECIFICA TIONS A.1 TWISTED P AIR TPIM PINOUTS: ST A TION MODE Figure A-1 illustrates pinouts for TPIMs that support twisted pair cable (STP and UTP) and that are also configured to support Station applications. . Figure A-1. TPIM-T1/T2/T4 Pinouts for Station Mode. A.2 FIBER OPTIC TPIM SPECIFICA TIONS The TPIM-F2 supports Multi[...]

TPIM SPECIFICA TIONS A-2 The transmitter po wer and recei ve sensiti vity lev els gi ven in T able A-1 and T able A-2 are Peak Power Le vels after optical ov ershoot. A Peak Power Meter must be used to correctly compare the gi ven v alues to those measured on any particular port. T able A-1. TPIM-F2 Perf ormance Specifications Parameter Typical V [...]

B-1 APPENDIX B MEDIA SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQUIREMENTS This Appendix provides information about cabling media (Fiber , STP , UTP) used with the BRIM-T6. B.1 FIBER OPTIC T able B-1 defines total signal attenuation tolerances for both single-mode and multimode fiber cabling. Both types of cabling hav e a typical constant attenuation rate per km of ?[...]

MEDIA SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQ UIREMENTS B-2 B.2 SHIELDED TWISTED P AIR (STP) STP cable categories are listed as follo ws: • IBM T ype 1 consists of two STP lengths of 22 A WG solid wire for data. There are three v ersions of T ype 1: Indoor , Outdoor , and Plenum. It is typically used for the longest cable runs within the walls of buildings. • [...]

MEDIA SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQ UIREMENTS B-3 Maximum Lobe Length Lobe length is the physical length of the cable connecting a station to its TCU port. T able B-3 shows maximum lobe length according to ring speed. The length figures are for total lengths of STP cable only . Maximum T runk Lengths The maximum trunk cable length between acti ve de vic[...]

MEDIA SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQ UIREMENTS B-4 UTP consists of four pairs of 24 A WG solid wire for data or voice communication and is typically used to wire cable runs within the walls of buildings. In some installations, e xisting UTP building wiring can be used for T oken Ring cabling. UTP cable must conform to the limits shown in T able B-4. Bette[...]

MEDIA SPECIFICA TIONS AND REQ UIREMENTS B-5 Maximum Lobe Lengths The lobe length is the physical length of the cable connecting a station to its TCU port. T able B-5 shows maximum lobe length according to ring speed. Length figures are for total lengths of UTP cable only . T able B-5. UTP Maximum Lobe Lengths UTP Cable T ype Maximum Lobe Length 4 [...]

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